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Join Power of 1

The “Power of One” is a kick-off campaign for Push for the Path. The goal is to have 100 individuals or groups each raise $1,000 by July 5th, 2012. This will total $100,000 and provide a solid base for “Push for the Path” to successfully raise the shortfall amount of $220,000 to $357,000, which is needed to construct the 2.72 mile Kennedy Road multi-use path. Click here for more information!

WHO WE ARE:

Push For the Path is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, that was created to raise funds to build a 2.72 mile multi-use path on Kennedy Road from Route 47 to Mill Road in Yorkville, Illinois. Push For the Path is comprised of an all volunteer Board of Directors and Committee Members. All contributions are tax deductible. All funds raised will be used for the Kennedy Road Multi-Use Path.

The Kennedy Road Project is a $1.7 million project

The United City of Yorkville has been awarded a $1.3 million grant from the State of IL to fund the project; this is 80% of the total cost.

The Yorkville aldermen voted to accept this grant from the state on the condition that the City’s 20% portion of the cost, which is $357,000, be privately raised.

The City of Yorkville could further reduce the City’s share to $220,000 through the application of a second grant prior to the time of construction if the grant program is taking applications at that time.